The dust has settled, and I am reflecting on our recent hosted trip to Andros South Lodge in Kemps Bay, Bahamas. The trip ran from February 22nd to March 1st, 2025, with six days of guided fishing. We included extra travel days on the front and back to accommodate flights […]
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The hype and anticipation for this adventure to the Bulkley Valley was unlike anything I have ever felt before. Unlike previous adventures, this year’s trip had an aura of electricity surrounding it. This was mainly because the early returns catalogued by the DFO Canada in the Skeena Region showed numbers […]
To me, redfish (reds) are one of the top species to chase on the fly. Reds can either be a master class; testing every single skill you have developed, or overly aggressive and eager to eat whatever gets in front of their face. There is seemingly no in-between. Growing up […]
Fishwest Ambassador Chad Any does it again! Another amazing entry from his time spent in the jungles. Enjoy this write up on Chad Ady Presents: To Catch A Payara. A three hour flight to Dallas. A four hour layover delay. Another five hours on a plane to Bogota. It’s 2 […]
In the service industry it is standard to give a tip (a.k.a, gratuity, douceur, perquisite, cumshaw, etc.). We at Fishwest want to ensure we properly educate on this somewhat confusing topic. The confusion lies with anglers that are unsure if they’re supposed to tip or how much. The confusion grows […]
We all have that one friend in our lives that takes a hobby to the next level. This week we have another destination fly fishing experience from our Fishwest Ambassador, Chad Agy. He traveled to Columbia in search of Pacu! Enjoy his story of “Lord of The Worms.” We […]
In our last few blogs we went over the oddly spooked and invisible Bonefish and the fever inducing Permit. Today, Tarpon! Unlike other saltwater species, Tarpon (a.k.a., the “silver king.”) are voracious and acrobatic. Each jump they make in an attempt to throw your hook sends a shock to your […]
We will warn you now, there is no brevity in this post. It’s long and it’s informative. Isn’t that why you clicked on this article? The information you’ll find in here is a suggestion, each angler has their own way of fishing a specific fish. We try to offer a […]
Chad Agy, Fishwest Ambassador and his friend Brian set off on a remote float trip adventure last August. One that not only made memories for a lifetime, but one that left them with a startling experience. Enjoy reading their experience in, The Alaska Chronicles – A Guest in Grizzly Country. […]
I don’t know what it is about bull trout, but I am fully addicted. It could be their elusive nature, and no, I don’t mean they are hard to catch. What I do mean is they are often hard to find. Once you do find them, it can be a […]
For the avid angler, we have bucket lists of places we hope to go and fish. Recently I had the opportunity to check off another destination from my list; Iceland! My time in Iceland was a blend of fishing and exploring. As much as I love fishing from sun up […]
Today, I want to take a moment to highlight our newest hosted travel locations: Bahia De Suenos, Mexico with Fly Fish Mex and Fishwest. The Location: Located in the East Cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico, and situated on Baja’s Sea of Cortez, the Bahia De Suenos and surrounding […]